Might want to check out some Native American dyeing practices. Found one source but they do use alum as a mordant for some of their dyeing. There are others.
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This list tells you how to do it Things You’ll Need: * Acrylic paint * Plastic bowl * Paper or plastic draping * Sponge or cotton ball * Fabric dye * Small plastic bags * Plastic gloves * Newspaper or paper towels Dye Satin Ballet Pointe Sh...
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Many cobblers sell leather dye. Just follow the instructions on the package. If it doesn't come with an applicator, a cheap small paintbrush will work. I've used Fiebing's and it was very good. Make very sure to do the dyeing on a plastic s...
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Honestly, I don't know. I guess you could email them and ask how colorfast it is. I'm sure there are other alternatives, too, and you could try asking a good, local cobbler. The "simple" way to do this is to strip them with aceton...
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When you are looking for the best range of leather dye shoe and sneaker products on the market, then there is only one company who can offer you the range of diversity you are looking for. They stock a full range of dyes and paints, which w...
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Shoe polish can dye leather, but it depends on what type of shoe polish you buy. There is liquid shoe polish you can purchase, that fills in scuffs on leather shoes. Most dyeable shoes are made from smooth leather, not nubuck or suede. And ...
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If you have a light colored leather and desire to alter it's color (such as making white leather red, or brown leather black), or when you have aged/worn leather where the color has been scuffed off (such as on boots, seat bolstering, seat ...
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